Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

How I’m managing our family budget during the Pandemic: We pay ourselves at the beginning of each month, so when this crisis started in mid-March, we were covered for the month. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE! Hubby has been running errands for us, so I’ll give him a break.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But with careful planning and budgeting, you can still provide your little one with everything they need while saving for their future. But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Stick to your budget and only buy what you truly need.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 13, 2024

South America is close, but there are so many different places to choose from that are amazing, tropical and super budget-friendly. A pic from our boat tour of Portland Plan a staycation If everything just seems too far out of budget this time of year, opt to do things around your own town and take your vacation over holiday break.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

If you haven’t put together a gift & spending budget for the holidays, I urge you to do so and I’d like to make it easy for you. Back in January, I offered my Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet for FREE. Please put Christmas Spending Budget in the subject line of the email.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

One of the hardest things to stick to is a budget. I don’t like budgets myself, and actually refer to what I do with my money as a “ spending plan.” ” But budget or spending plan, the reality is that it can be hard to stick to your money commitments when something else comes along. must be paid.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 10, 2014

Are you spending more on groceries every month than your budget allows? I will continue to set aside gift giving money on a monthly basis. This year, I need to reduce our monthly grocery spending to $450 a month to stay within our overall budget I have planed for 2014. Would you like to reduce your grocery spending?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree. You don’t have to buy new to give a classy, thoughtful gift. A great way to give a unique gift, as well as help save the planet. Give Something You’ve Made. So, how are you giving gifts this year?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2012

Many financial gurus extoll the virtues of giving, and even indicate that giving is part of successful finances. At first glance, it seems counter-intuitive to think that your financial situation can be improved when you give your money away. Giving pulls you out of yourself, and lets you see how much you really have.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. The reality, though, is that giving doesn’t always have to be about the money. So, when he’s done, we give it to a neighborhood family that struggles financially. Provide a service : This is related to giving your time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Use that gift card combined with sales to buy some new clothes to give to a needy family. So, how do you give to charities? At first.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. She gives a step by step on her site. What suggestions do you have for parents to give music experiences to their children without breaking the budget? Make Musical Instruments From Household Items. It sounds pretty darn good too.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Since the underlying theme of this series is planning and budgeting, today’s assignment is to create a gift giving fund. Please note, I AM NOT A FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

When done, decorate the paper and give as gifts or plant and watch the seeds sprout. Using common kitchen tools described in these printable instructions , simply mush up paper and cardboard and sprinkle in flower seeds to make paper. Plane Party: Gather neighborhood kids for a paper plane party!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I’ve failed at many budgets this way. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. This is what I like to call the Toll House budget. It’s not that I lost my taste for the sweet, chewy goodies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults. But you also have to give them a sense of social responsibility and some measure of compassion for their fellow man. Do they know the power of giving? So, what do you teach your kids?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2014

Ok, Ok, let’s talk grocery budget! The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Many of us want to give to charity but it isn’t always possible to give money when you’re struggling financially yourself. Other Ways to Give on a Budget. If you’re able to give blood, you can make a big difference to someone’s life. This doesn’t mean that you can’t demonstrate your support in other ways.

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Dave Ramsey is offering a FREE new budgeting tool called My Christmas Budget ! More than a simple budgeting tool, My Christmas Budget will help you get and stay organized for this season’s Christmas shopping. My Christmas Budget is mobile-friendly, so you’ll always have your Christmas shopping budget at your fingertips.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

Times can be tough and we need a way to budget our cash whenever possible. These five recipes will not only keep some extra cash in your wallet, but they’ll make sure to give you the proper nutrition that you need. A good way to budget your bill on this one is to buy rice in bulk from Amazon at only $18 for a 15-pound bag.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Couponing 101

JULY 7, 2019

When shopping for clothes, especially for my kids, I’m all about budget shopping. They stay in their clothes for a limited time due to how fast they grow, so luckily, budget friendly sites are popping up all over the place for children and adults. This site gives you amazing offers on workout gear and accessories. Shoedazzle.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2014

20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. Make Christmas Crafts to Give as Gifts. It is so easy for the month to get lost in the commercialism and the frenzied pace and while it is fun to receive a gift, my husband and I want the month to be focused on our faith and our family. Plan a Movie Night In.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. The post What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done. Below are some wedding planning on a budget tips that may just give you financially stress-free “I do’s”. Couples all over the world will be announcing their. The whole family is really happy and.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Tis the season to make, bake, give, and EAT cookies.and lots of them. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies at Budget Saving Mom. Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa Oatmeal Cookies at Budget Saving Mom. Andes Mint Cookies at Newlyweds. Cherry Dark Chocolate Shortbread at Finding Joy in my Kitchen. Oatmeal Toffee Cookies at Morsels of Life.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget. Define your needs.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS.

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For the Mommas

MAY 21, 2019

Free College Cookbook: Healthy, Budget-Friendly Recipes for Every Student Kindle Edition. Amazon has College Cookbook: Healthy, Budget-Friendly Recipes for Every Student Kindle Edition for Free. This book will give you an abundance of ideas for meals to eat that are delicious, easy to make, and give you the energy you need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

Finding ways to fit organic foods into your budget is really not much different than any other endeavor of frugality. So even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still manage to go organic if you follow just a few of these tips. Therefore, if you don’t give the stuff away, much of it just goes to waste.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 17, 2015

Every Friday, I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Currently our monthly budget is $500 for my family of 4. I think that was his polite way of saying, “give us a break with the tacos.” It was a tasty dinner and VERY budget-friendly. I ordered pizza. Tuesday: Turkey Tacos.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

The money advice I would give a younger version of myself falls into two categories: “What were you thinking?” Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt. Don’t Give Your Future Self More to Be Upset About.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

I wanted to give you some alternatives to expensive items that may not be in your budget or you may just rather spend more money on your actual trip than just getting there. Instead, these gadgets give you a little more luxury in your economy seat, and even if you upgrade to an extra legroom seat, you'll still save a ton of money.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

While I'll ask friends for recommendations, I'll also ask people I meet while out and about, like my Uber driver, or staff at my hotel when I meet them in the elevator (cleaning staff mostly, because they are the regular people who have to budget and don't get anything for sharing those special spots.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Learn Vest is offering a 10-day email program that will give you daily to-dos to achieve your financial goals. Create a budget that you can actually stick to. Discover where you're really spending. Dream big and set financial goals you can achieve. And it's FREE! Click here or the banner above to sign up. Thanks for reading.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 3, 2024

If you're headed to Las Vegas, or thinking about visiting and worried about your budget, let me take you through some great free things to spend absolutely zero dollars on, except in gas or via Uber (or the Monorail, which I highly recommend): Bellagio Conservatory I love the Bellagio.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 3, 2013

Need a little help getting your finances back on track and sticking to your budget? Sign up for LearnVest , a FREE program that will give you daily financial advice, frugal living tips, monthly to-do lists, cheap recipes, and much more. LearnVest: Free Personalized Budget Tool is a post from Couponing 101.

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